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Where It Began
UII was founded in 1970 by former U.S. Armed Forces professionals with expertise in engineering, acquisition logistics, and quality assurance. Over 55+ years, we have become a trusted partner to government and commercial programs, including the U.S. Navy and WMATA. Our services include engineering support, metrology, calibration and lifecycle services, logistics and program management, and technical training. We are committed to precision, reliability, and quality, helping customers maintain mission readiness, compliance, and long-term operational performance.
Decades of Trusted Expertise
More than 50 years of experience supporting federal, defense, and transportation programs. UII delivers precision in rail, Navy logistics, engineering, calibration, and quality assurance.
1970
UII Founded
Founded by former U.S. Armed Forces professionals, UII began FRA Northeast Corridor support.
1980
U.S. Navy (Defense & Logistics)
Expanded into logistics, supply chain, and lifecycle support for U.S. Navy and defense programs.
1998
NAVSEA (Prime)
Began long-term lifecycle logistics and financial management support across the NAVSEA enterprise.
2013
WMATA (Engineering & QA)
Started rail quality assurance, inspection, and engineering support for WMATA railcar programs.
2020
Calibration operations (SD)
Launched I-Level calibration laboratory operations supporting defense programs.
2025
GSA OASIS+
Awarded the GSA OASIS+ Small Business contract vehicle, expanding governmentwide reach.
A Message from Our CEO
Welcome to UII. Founded in 1970 on a foundation of technical excellence, integrity, and service, those values continue to guide us today. With a background in Mechanical Engineering from Rice University and an MBA from UCLA, I have focused my career on precision, quality, and accountability. Since becoming CEO in 2000, I’ve worked to grow UII while staying true to our core principles. We are proud to serve the U.S. Navy, WMATA, and commercial clients who rely on our accuracy and reliability. Our people are our strength, and their expertise is the reason our customers continue to trust us after more than 55 years.
Theodore A. Adams III, President & Chief Executive Officer
Our Team
UII is powered by decades of experience supporting defense, federal, and public transit missions. Our team brings expertise in operations, quality, security, and growth, united by precision and accountability. Excellence guides our work every day, and our people are the foundation of the capability our customers rely on.
40+ Years
Chief Operating Officer
Leads operations and strategy, driving performance, financial discipline, and execution across all programs.
25+ Years
Director of Metrology
Leads calibration and laboratory operations across government programs, ensuring precision and reliability for mission-critical systems.
5+ Years
Business Development Director
Expands UII’s presence in government and transit markets through partnerships, opportunity development, and client engagement.
27+ Years
Facility Security Officer
Leads security and compliance programs, ensuring protection of classified operations and regulatory readiness.